I Hope That You Listen

Going Under Fire and Ice at the Edge of the World

Hope y'all are prepared, here comes the drop in the emotional rollercoaster. Hang on tight!

Songs of course will be credited at the end of the chapter. Three in this one.

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"No, no, no!" Louis growled as his call was sent to voicemail for the umpteenth time.

Ever since he left Starbucks he'd been trying to get ahold of Harry in every way that he knew how, to no response. When ten minutes passed after the first text message that he sent asking Harry to let him explain the pictures with no response he began to get worried.

He began to send more and more texts, even calling Harry between text messages, all with no response.

The fact that the phone was ringing in the first place told Louis that he wasn't blocked so there was that at least, but his anxiety wasn't listening.

He was about to try again until he received a text himself, causing him to nearly drop his phone. He deflated once he saw that it was Liam that was texting him and not Harry.

Lima Bean: So management trapped you did they?

Me: Yeah. I'm stuck and I have literally no way out. I'm assuming El told you?

Lima Bean: Yeah and Niall was with me when she did. That's some fucked up shit mate.

Me: Not much I can do about it now is there?

Me: I've tried talking to H about it too, but he's not answering

Lima Bean: Ni and I will be there soon. Keep trying to reach him.

Me: Will do. Thanks Li

Louis checked his notifications again to make doubly sure that Harry hadn't called or texted while he was texting Liam.

He hadn't and Louis' heart dropped to his feet.

With rising stress and anxiety Louis continued to pace in his living room before attempting to call Harry again.

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Harry ignored his phone as it buzzed again, already knowing who would be on the other end and not wanting to talk to him right now. He already feels as though the rug's been ripped out from under him, he doesn't need to be placated at the moment.

It would all sound like bullshit to him anyway.

He found Mitch and Sarah talking to the rest of the band and caught their attention, it looked like they were getting the band ready for something anyway so it was a good thing they were all here.

When they came over to him he had managed to contain most of his anger at Louis so he wouldn't make a complete ass out of himself. No need to create more problems than he already has after all.

"Hey Harry, what's the matter?" Mitch asked, looking a little wary. Harry may have to try hiding his expression a bit better then.

"We need to make some changes to the setlist for tonight." He said in a terse tone, "Two songs are out," He took a shaky breath and gathered himself, "and if we can manage to squeeze three in their place then I would like that."

"I figured you'd want to change some things." Mitch sighed, "I'm not gonna ask how you're doing, but do know that we're here for you."

Harry let his face fall a little, but drew himself back up, "Thank you Mitch. I'll have to get over it though." He shook his head, his eyes glistening a little, "Here are the three songs that I want to replace 18 and Strong with."